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Autism, our kids, our stories

Voices of Aboriginal parents across Australia

Published Date: 27.4.2023

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Autism Lived experience Parents

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Theme: Specific groups of carers

Sub-theme: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers

View Publication Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Autism Lived experience Parents

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This publication / resource is hosted on a publicly available external link. If the full text is not publicly accessible, summary points are included and a contact method for the author(s) is provided, where available.

The summary information presented is based on content submitted by an author or other user
, along with publicly available information about the publication / resource added by the Carer Knowledge Exchange team.

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Autism, our kids, our stories

Voices of Aboriginal parents across Australia

Published Date: 27.4.2023

  • Organisation Name

    Positive Partnerships

Long Summary

This resource shares 10 stories of Aboriginal families who are parenting a child on the autism spectrum. The resource aims to share the authentic lived experiences of Aboriginal families parenting a child on the autism spectrum, recognising that a lack of trusted relationships and appropriate services has led to lower rates of Aboriginal children being formally diagnosed with autism.

    Key Messages for Carers


  • May help to educate families living with autism in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
  • May help parents and carers identify that their child may need additional assistance
  • May provide parents and carers with a connection to other parents with similar experiences

  • Key Messages for Policy Makers


  • Helps to identify the unmet needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disabilities
  • Provides an example of culturally appropriate educational resources for carers and parents
  • Lived experience is an integral element of this resource

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